Make Football Great Again

Team morale is at an all time high🔥 The Legend of Ibrahimovic and Potential Potter Magic 🪄

In this edition of our 48 nation roadmap, Harry Brent takes us to Scandinavia with Swedish football journalist Frida Fagerlund. Who is the GOAT of Swedish Football? Did Zlatan Ibrahimovic truly invent a word? And can Gyokeres fill his legendary boots at this year's World Cup? Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Meet "Stormtrooper FC": Why Panama Will Surprise Everyone in Group L! 🇵🇦⚡

Can Panama overcome the giants of Group L and shock the world at the 2026 World Cup? 🇵🇦 In this episode of Make Football Great Again, host Harry Brent is joined by Jack from the Dead Ball TV YouTube channel to chart the definitive 48-nation roadmap for the Panamanian national team. From the legendary European legacy of Julio Dely Valdés to the modern tactical identity under Thomas Christensen, we explore exactly why this generation is ready to create a massive milestone on the world stage. We dive deep into the cultural power, controversies, and tactical secrets behind Los Canaleros, breaking down: ⚽ The Pitch Invader Mystery: The legendary, heartwarming (and time-wasting) tale of the "Grandmother of Panama". ⚽ The GOAT Debate: Why legendary striker Julio Dely Valdés still holds the majority vote. ⚽ The Christensen Effect: How a manager took Panama from 78th to 36th in the FIFA rankings. ⚽ CONCACAF Shift: Why the power balance might actually be tilting toward the Caribbean. ⚽ Scouting Report: Why box-to-box midfielder "Afro Man" Coco Carrasquilla is one of the most exciting players in world football. Follow Jack and Dead Ball TV: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeadBallTV | https://x.com/thejacksvn Read all of the latest football news on The Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ 🔔 Subscribe to Make Football Great Again on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify so you never miss a stop on our global scouting mission to 2026! #WorldCup2026 #PanamaFootball #ThomasChristensen #CocoCarrasquilla #CONCACAF #HarryKane #SoccerPodcast #RoadTo2026 ⏳ The Timecodes 0:00 – Preview: The "Grandmother of Panama" pitch invasion 1:22 – Welcome to Make Football Great Again! 1:52 – Meet Jack from Dead Ball TV (and the Panama propaganda allegations) 2:50 – Segment: One Truth and One Lie (The parrot gift vs. the fainted grandmother) 4:45 – Recapping the historic 2018 World Cup debut 5:14 – The Travel Log: Who is Panama's footballing GOAT? 6:45 – Panama's most celebrated result: That controversial win over Costa Rica 8:25 – Is the balance of power in CONCACAF shifting to the Caribbean? 12:50 – Reflections on the 2018 tournament & getting a "Group of Death" 13:00 – Segment: The Scouting Report – Roster breakdown & European players 14:20 – Meet the Talisman: "Afro Man" Coco Carrasquilla 15:40 – Hipster takes: Orlando Mosquera and the "saucy" Ismael Díaz 17:04 – Group L Preview: Navigating England, Croatia, and Ghana 19:30 – High stakes out the gate: Sizing up the crucial Ghana match 21:10 – The Tactician: Is Thomas Christensen the best manager in CONCACAF? 23:55 – Form guide: One defeat in 16 matches 25:25 – Tactical Profile: Strengths vs. "Stormtrooper FC" finishing weaknesses 26:40 – The England Swap: Giving Harry Kane to Panama 27:30 – Rapid Fire: 2026 World Cup Winner, Golden Ball, and Golden Boot 29:30 – Outrageous Predictions: Senegal, Japan, and final predictions 30:45 – Wrap Up & Next Nation Preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Voodoo Spells & Giants: Haiti’s Outrageous Plan for the 2026 World Cup! 🪄⚽️

Against all odds, severe political crisis, and historic tragedy, Haiti is heading to the biggest stage in football! Can this passionate nation pull off the ultimate underdog story at the 2026 World Cup? 🇭🇹 In this moving and deeply insightful episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent sits down with Haitian sports journalist Caleb Pierre to plot the definitive 48-nation roadmap for Les Grenadiers. From the historic 1974 squad that shocked Italy to the current crop of stars playing in the Premier League and Ligue 1, we look at the tactics, the players, and the profound power of football to unite a nation in crisis. In this episode, we break down: ⚽ Voodoo & Controversy: The crazy true story of the 1974 qualifiers. ⚽ The Ultimate GOAT: How Emmanuel Sanon became a permanent legend in Haitian history. ⚽ Football as Hope: What qualifying for the World Cup means to a country recovering from catastrophe. ⚽ Scouting Report: Key players to watch, including Wolves' Jean-Ricard Bellegarde and Sunderland's Wilson Isidor. ⚽ The Brazil Connection: Why half of Haiti will be torn when they face the Seleção. ⚽ Outrageous Predictions: Will Haiti shock Scotland and score twice against Brazil? Follow Caleb Pierre & Check Out His Work: 🔗 https://x.com/Caleb_Jephte #WorldCup2026 #HaitiFootball #LesGrenadiers #CONCACAF #UnderdogStory #HarryKane #LamineYamal #SoccerPodcast #RoadTo2026 * 0:00 – Preview: Can Haiti shock the world? * 1:20 – Welcome to Make Football Great Again! * 1:54 – One Truth, One Lie: The Voodoo Witch Doctors * 2:45 – Haiti’s World Cup History & Breaking Dino Zoff's Record * 3:37 – The Travel Log: Who is Haiti's Football GOAT? * 4:06 – Most Celebrated Result: The 2019 Comeback vs. Canada * 5:03 – The Historical Grudge: Why Haitians Root Against France * 8:04 – Remembering Emmanuel Sanon's Legacy * 8:44 – The Diaspora Dilemma: Jozy Altidore & Mike Maignan * 10:00 – Football as a Unifying Force Amidst Severe Crisis * 11:21 – Rising from Tragedy: 16 Years on From the Earthquake * 13:18 – Segment: The Scouting Report – Roster Overview & UK Stars * 15:52 – Group C Expectations: Facing Brazil, Scotland, and Morocco * 17:48 – The Match for Peace & Haiti's Love for Brazil * 18:43 – Tactical Blueprint: Stopping Scott McTominay & Scotland * 19:41 – Meet the Talisman: Danley Jean Jacques * 20:35 – Surprising Standouts: Wilson Isidor's Point to Prove * 21:03 – The Manager: The Rocky Relationship with Sébastien Migné * 22:00 – Tactical Setup: Humility, Defending, and Counter-Attacks * 22:55 – Core Team Strengths vs. Defensive Weaknesses * 24:44 – The England Swap: Putting Harry Kane in a Haiti Shirt * 25:06 – Rapid Fire Predictions for the 2026 World Cup * 27:44 – Outrageous Prediction: Stunning Brazil! * 27:59 – Wrap Up & Next Nation Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Morocco to WIN the 2026 World Cup?! 🇲🇦 Hakimi, Brahim Diaz & Morocco’s Rise Explained

Can Morocco REALLY win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? After becoming the first African nation ever to reach a World Cup semi-final in Qatar 2022, Morocco head into 2026 with massive belief, huge expectations, and a generation of talent ready to shock the world again. In this episode of Make Football Great Again, we’re joined by Moroccan football journalist Ahmed Talal Ahmed to break down everything surrounding Morocco ahead of the tournament. We discuss: 🇲🇦 Morocco’s incredible rise in world football 🇲🇦 Why Moroccan fans believe they can WIN the World Cup 🇲🇦 Ashraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz & the stars to watch 🇲🇦 The legacy of Walid Regragui 🇲🇦 Morocco’s controversial AFCON triumph 🇲🇦 Adel Taarabt vs Hakim Ziyech 🇲🇦 Why Morocco’s mentality has completely changed 🇲🇦 Expectations for the 2026 tournament PLUS: ⚽ Morocco’s greatest football legends ⚽ The 2022 World Cup miracle run explained ⚽ Morocco vs Brazil, Scotland & Haiti predictions ⚽ Bold World Cup predictions 👇 Let us know in the comments: How far will Morocco go at the 2026 World Cup? #Morocco #WorldCup2026 #Hakimi #BrahimDiaz #AFCON #FootballPodcast #MoroccoFootball #Ziyech #WorldCup #AtlasLions Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Turkey’s GOLDEN GENERATION 🇹🇷 | Why Turkey Could SHOCK the 2026 World Cup 👀🇹🇷

In this episode of Make Football Great Again, Harry Brent sits down with Turkish football expert Soccer Bob to break down EVERYTHING you need to know about Turkey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⚽ Can Arda Güler lead Turkey’s golden generation? ⚽ Is Vincenzo Montella the right man for the job? ⚽ Why are Turkish fans considered some of the loudest in football? ⚽ And can Turkey repeat their legendary 2002 World Cup run? From Galatasaray chaos to Hakan Şükür controversy, this is a deep dive into Turkish football culture, history, tactics, fan expectations and outrageous World Cup predictions. 👇 Let us know in the comments: How far will Turkey go at the 2026 World Cup? #Turkey #WorldCup2026 #ArdaGuler #TurkishFootball #Galatasaray #Fenerbahce #FootballPodcast #Soccer #FIFAWorldCup #MakeFootballGreatAgain Make Football Great Again is the definitive 48-nation roadmap to the 2026 World Cup, combining deep-dive interviews from across the globe with legendary tournament anecdotes from our veteran reporters. Read all of the latest football news: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ Subscribe to our new Make Football Great Again newsletter for everything World Cup 2026: https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=c4fc9b20-3be6-4105-9f07-3ae274c4031b&utm_source=solusarticle #England #ThreeLions #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #2026WorldCup #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]